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University of Birmingham

Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year History

About this course

Investigate questions about the past while advancing your historical research skills. On our MRes you'll deepen your knowledge of historical periods through taught modules with the freedom to pursue your research interests.

Develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. On this MRes you'll develop your critical and analytical abilities via taught modules, and you’ll complete a major individual research project supervised by a specialist in the field.

At Birmingham, you'll develop your knowledge and understanding of historical research and complete a project on any aspect of History.

Our History Department’s significant strengths include: Medieval and Early Modern History; Global History and US History; Modern and Contemporary History.

The History Department is also home to many research centres exploring key historical periods. Discover the latest research from visiting academic speakers and our staff at our research centre seminars.

  • Join a Department with a global reputation for research – ranked 8th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on Grade Point Average (Times Higher Education).

  • Choose optional modules related to your chosen historical area from a wide variety of modules across history.

  • Develop your independent research abilities and analytical skills before undertaking a PhD or to gain transferable skills for your career.

  • An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators 3416 Arts officers, producers and directors 4135 Library clerks and assistants 2472 Archivists, conservators and curators 2471 Librarians 2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    History

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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